It's not more commonly used. It's very rarely used in modern English as a future tense. You can find it in the Bible.
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This is a very interesting article, thank you. I have a question on this matter:
Practically speaking, there is no difference.What's the difference between:
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and
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May I have the easy one?;-)
Practically speaking, there is no difference.
But would you say that the first one ("should") sounds too pompous and is best avoided?
But would you say that the first one ("should") sounds too pompous and is best avoided?
***NOT A TEACHER***vanity, here in the States, almost everyone uses "will" for future. "Shall" is used usually only in questions (Shall we dance? Shall I open the door?) and perhaps in threats (Oh, yeah? We shall see about that!!!). The famous Henry Fowler said that the only persons who could use "shall" correctly were those born in a certain social class ("to the manner born"). A few (very few) Americans try to maintain the difference between the "shall" showing future ("I shall be in my office at 9 a.m. as usual every day") and the "will" showing determination ("Don't worry. I will be in my office waiting for you at 11 p.m. as I promised"). Although I was certainly NOT to the manner born, I try to maintain this distinction. I do not, however, have the courage to say, "I shan't." Thank you.Would someone kindly explain to me when, in the future tense, is "I shall" most commonly used, as opposed to "I will"?
(Also, do not hesitate to correct any of my eventual grammar or spelling mistakes!)